MLS Power Rankings, Week 2: LAFC surges upward after inspired start

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Welcome to the 2018 MLS Power Rankings, where we rank each team after each week with consideration to form, latest results, stats, and other intangibles to craft an idea of how things stand in one single table.

Here’s how each team ranks after Week 2 of the 2018 season.

1. New York City FC

Last Week: 2-1 win vs. LA Galaxy

Next MLS Match: March 17 vs. Orlando (3:30 p.m. ET)

Record (W-L-D)

Goals For

Goals Against

2-0-0

4

1

New York City FC is rolling after a second consecutive win, dispatching the LA Galaxy at Yankee Stadium with a straightforward performance.

2. Atlanta United

Last Week: 3-1 win vs. D.C. United

Next MLS Match: March 17 vs. Vancouver (7:30 p.m. ET)

Record (W-L-D)

Goals For

Goals Against

1-1-0

3

5

A visit from D.C. United was just what the doctor ordered for Atlanta United, which quickly dispatched its guests by showing off to yet another record crowd.

3. Toronto FC

Last Week: Bye week

Next MLS Match: March 17 at Montreal (3:00 p.m. ET)

Record (W-L-D)

Goals For

Goals Against

0-1-0

0

2

Toronto FC didn’t have an MLS match on offer this past weekend, but the Reds weren’t lounging around. A huge win over Tigres UANL was impressive.

4. Columbus Crew SC

Last Week: 3-2 win vs. Montreal Impact

Next MLS Match: March 17 at Philadelphia (2:00 p.m. ET)

Record (W-L-D)

Goals For

Goals Against

2-0-0

5

2

There’s a “team of destiny” vibe around Columbus Crew SC, fueled by Gyasi Zardes‘ resurgent scoring form. The question is if this form will last.

5. New York Red Bulls

Last Week: 4-0 win vs. Portland Timbers

Next MLS Match: March 17 at Real Salt Lake (9:00 p.m. ET)

Record (W-L-D)

Goals For

Goals Against

1-0-0

4

0

The kids are all right for the Red Bulls. Resting some starters with the Champions League in mind, Jesse Marsch’s side still pulled off a huge win over Portland.